Is building control needed for an unvented hot water shortage system?

Question

Will I need building control approval to have an unvented hot water shortage system installed? In what cases would this apply and in what cases might it not? Thanks.

Raminderbir · Accepted Answer

No a heating engineer needs to get it checked out to check the pressure on the boiler

Stephen · Answer

yes building control will need to be informed kt is necessary to notify local authority building control LABC OF THE INSTALLATION OF  BOTH VENTED AND UNVENTED HOT WATER CYLINDERS BY A REGISTERED INSTALLER REGISTERED ON THE COMPETENT PERSONS SCHEME CPS and therefore eligible to certify their work
GAS SAFE REGISTER to confirm they have hot water qualifications
LIST OF HWS CPS
APHC
GAS SAFE REGISTER
CERSURE
HETAS
NAPIT
OFTEC

Darnel · Answer

Under Building Regulations, it is necessary to notify Local Authority Building Control (LABC) of the installation of both unvented and vented hot water cylinders.

Lucan · Answer

Based on where it will be in your property, sometimes it does need the approval to have a piece of mind or for the safety of one's occupying the space.

Gary · Answer

Hi, you will need a qualified person to survey and provide a detailed scope of work before you do anything

Steve · Answer

The best thing I can advise is to give them a ring then you’ll know for definite from the people who know sorry can’t be of more help that’s just my best advice Steve

Toni · Answer

You need to call building control and ask them they will probably tell you over the phone or may  call out and check

Is building control needed for an unvented hot water shortage system?

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